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How much does a switchboard operator make in Spokane?

$46,160a year

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area. That is $22.19 an hour or $3,847 a month.

Hourly
$22.19
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
16 of 142
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,650Median: $46,160Highest 10%: $58,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,650$17.14
25th$36,360$17.48
Median$46,160$22.19
75th$49,200$23.65
90th$58,090$27.93

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.

Seattle, WA$50,470
Switchboard Operator salary in Washington Switchboard Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Spokane

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Safety Telecommunicator$76,640
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$72,300
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$71,550
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,400
Eligibility Interviewer$62,880
Postal Service Clerk$61,050
Production$60,110
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,400
Cargo and Freight Agent$57,440
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$57,440
Salaries for every job in Spokane, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Spokane?

The median hourly pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area is $22.19 ($46,160 a year).

Do switchboard operators make more in Spokane than the national average?

Yes: $46,160 against $38,630 nationally, 19% more.

How does Spokane compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $47,800, so Spokane pays 3% less.

Where does Spokane rank for switchboard operator pay?

16 of 142 metro areas with data.

How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Spokane?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,090 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.